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I own a 2019 SV Plus 62 kW leaf. It’s a rebuilt title. With 11,000 miles on it. Purchased for $19,500. I also own a 2012 Cadillac SRX with 61,000 miles on it for $12,000. So now I have two vehicles. And ICE and an EV Both sitting in my garage depending upon the need. 99% of the time I drive the leaf and it’s trickle charged with a 120 V outlet charger. I usually charge once - twice a week to keep it between 30 to 80% charged. But when I drive longer trip I’ll use the Cadillac. Total of under $35,000 for the perfect solution. I am a happy little clamICE vehicles are the way to go if you only have one vehicle. We have a 2002 SAAB 9-5 with 200K miles and it's always willing to take us anywhere we want. Doesn't burn oil, runs clean for an ICE vehicle. The emissions testing here cannot get a reading out the tailpipe yet the exhaust is in great condition. Not sure why? We were in the process of buying a used Tesla Model "S" that was sitting on a lot for 6 months with little interest. The Dealer was nice enough to let us borrow it for the weekend. Charged it to 90% and took a 175 miles trip. The Tesla was rated for 259 miles range. We drove it between 35 and 65 MPH, 65 most of the time. Used the "Chill" mode yet ran out of battery at 158 miles! We had the Heater on and the wipers. Very disappointing for a Tesla with 41K miles, 2017. So ICE we stay. Chademo kills the LEAF for us.